Emotional Hopscotch

In this adapted version of hopscotch, the traditional numbered squares are replaced with emotions such as “joy,” “anger,” “fear,” or “curiosity.”

Skill focus

Primary Skill Focus

  • Emotional awareness, regulation, and communication

Complementary/Secondary Skill Focus

  • Empathy
  • Curiosity, sense of wonder and openness
  • Connectedness
Age groupStudent numberDuration
6-10 years old2 to 10 children (pairs or small groups)20-30 minutes